2008 Lexus RX Hybrid Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,070miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid, 4% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,070 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While attempting to back into a parking space, accelerator stuck in down position, brakes locked up, engine accelerated to very fast rate, steering would not respond resulting in my car slamming into front end of car parked behind me at a high rate of speed. My car then accelerated forward continuing at a very high rate of speed across parking lot and hitting another car broadside which finally stopped my car. My car was a total loss as deemed by my insurance company.”
NHTSA complaint #10825201, filed 2016-02, 56,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound with the VSC message displayed and the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle made the same abnormal sound for 15 minutes after the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS accumulator pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the extended warranty had expired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11468955, filed 2022-06, 138,140 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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